Junior Backend Engineer (web3)

Location: We are a fully remote team, and although we hire almost globally, there is a preference for this role to be based in Europe or remote +/- 4 hours CEST time

Please note we’re not hiring from the US, Australia, or New Zealand

We’re looking for a motivated Junior Backend Engineer to support the deployment of CoW Protocol on new blockchain networks, troubleshoot and debug issues, support our on-call rotation, and contribute to our engineering backlog. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow within the position and become a highly skilled Rust Engineer in a production-level Web3 environment.

This is a great fit if you’re someone early in your career who’s excited about learning Rust, solving complex problems, and taking initiative

What You’ll Do

• Help deploy and maintain CoW Protocol across new and existing blockchain networks

• Investigate and debug issues in production environments

• Participate in our on-call rotation (with additional compensation)

• Contribute to the engineering backlog and assist with feature development

• Collaborate with experienced engineers and gradually take on more ownership of Rust-based services

Who You Are

• Recently graduated or have around 3 years of backend experience

• Hands-on experience with Rust, either through personal projects, open-source contributions, or commercial work

• Solid understanding of blockchain and Web3 — you're familiar with the space, its core concepts, and have prior exposure through work, projects, hackathons or contributions

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently

• Proactive mindset, you take initiative and figure things out

• Comfortable working remotely in a highly autonomous, async environment

What we can offer you

• Flexible work environment: Join our hub in Lisbon or work remotely

• Token plan: Have a stake in our mission and shape the future of CoW DAO

• Periodic gatherings: Enjoy opportunities to connect with the rest of the team through regular trips

• Conference allocation: Stay up-to-date with ecosystem advancements using our conference budget

• Learning budget: Use our learning budget to support your higher ambitions

• Hardware budget: Take advantage of a hardware budget for acquiring necessary equipment

• Make an impact: You are joining a startup where you can make a huge difference. Your work matters!

• Flat hierarchies mean fewer processes and bureaucracy - see more of your ideas come to life!

• Flexible work and vacation times: Prioritize work-life balance through our robust flexible work policy and vacation allowance

• Growth: If you're someone who loves taking the initiative and getting things done, CoW offers lots of opportunities for your individual growth